Last week, the group warned it was on the brink of collapse after struggling to cope with inflation, spiralling energy costs and train strikes. Vinoteca had already closed down its 4,500 sq. ft. venue in Birmingham in May, a decision that left the team ‘heartbroken’. The company’s five upmarket wine bars in London were then plunged into jeopardy after the …

The weather might have been a bit hit-and-miss this summer – but that doesn’t mean your seasonal drinks selection should be the same. Of course, there are plenty of refreshing summer wines to choose from. However there are numerous other options to explore. This is the time of year when long drinks rule: thirst-quenchers that are simple to prepare and …

‘The forgotten beauty of the Côte,’ says Thibault Liger-Belair of the town, Nuits-St-Georges. Without a doubt, he is right. Despite its prime location, it is often overlooked — or at least underestimated — by Burgundy lovers today. And yet, Nuits-St-Georges is a marvellous destination for staggeringly good red wines from the Côte de Nuits that still offer value even in …

Jarrett Buffington. Jarrett Michael Buffington (@dr.buffington) is an American-born sommelier currently residing in Australia, and participating in wine immersion experiences around the world. Keen to broaden his horizons, Jarrett gained sommelier experience in Seattle, Napa Valley, New Zealand, Adelaide and Tasmania before settling in Sydney. As a recipient of the 2022 Taylor’s Port Golden Vines Diversity Scholarship through the Ge?rard …

Juicy and vibrant, with mango, Meyer lemon and lime flavors, plus fresh-grated ginger, lemon verbena and orange blossom notes on a sleek frame. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Source : 4c735773d2adc60602956fba8dec4b75

Dark and brooding, delivering a complex mix of garrigue and toasted peppercorn, with an undercurrent of dried violet that joins a rich, unctuous core of bacon fat–laced roasted plum and blueberry preserves. Picks up olive and espresso bean notes on the finish, which shows tremendous depth and length. Drink now through 2030. 1,100 cases made, 200 cases imported. Source : …